Prepared chicken meat imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported prepared chicken meat worth $29.5 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Bahrain imports prepared chicken meat from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $16.6M | 56% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 17% |
| China | $3.6M | 12% |
| Jordan | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Oman | $851K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $605K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $427K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $401K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $269K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $233K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared chicken meat exports from Bahrain
In 2024, Bahrain exported prepared chicken meat worth $388 thousand (78 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), Saudi Arabia (28%), Iraq (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $133K | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $107K | 28% |
| Iraq | $101K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 12% |
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain prepared chicken meat imports (HS 1602.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1602.32: Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared chicken meat imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported prepared chicken meat worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared chicken meat to Bahrain?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared chicken meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared chicken meat to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Bahrain also export prepared chicken meat?
Yes. Bahrain exported $388 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Bahrain is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared chicken meat?
The HS code for prepared chicken meat is subheading 1602.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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